WIN CONCEDED

Auckland Star, Volume LXXV, Issue 266, 9 November 1944, Page 5

WIN CONCEDED

DEWEY'S BROADCAST

Roosevelt Sends Telegram Of Appreciation N.Z. Press Association—Copyright Rec. 10.30 a.m. NEW YORK, Nov. 8. The re-election of Mr. Roosevelt has* been conceded by his opponent, Mr. Dewey. In a broadcast announcement Mr. Dewey said: "It is clear that Mr. Roosevelt has been reelected for a fourth term." He added his hearty congratulations. Mr. Roosevelt sent a telegram to Mr. Dewey conveying his thanks for his message.

Mr. Dewey extended hearty congratulations to Mr. Roosevelt, and wishes for prosperity, victory and lasting peace.

The President's secretary, Mr. Stephen Early, at an early morning Press conference, said no telegram from Governor Dewey or message other than his broadcast remarks had been received at the President's home so far. However, having heard the broadcast, Mr. Roosevelt telegraphed him: "I thank you for your statement, which I heard over the air a few minutes ago." Solid South For Roosevelt When the election score sheets were about half-way finished Mr. Roosevelt went ahead throughout the country except in the corn belt. Iri spite of earlier revolts in Texas, Mississippi and South Carolina, Mr. Roosevelt secured the solid South and five border States. He was far ahead in the mountain and western States, and had a comfortable lead in the east and north-east.

Mr. Dewey defeated Mr. Roosevelt in Hyde Park, the town where the President resides, and also carried Poughkeepsie, with 10,304 votes to Mr. Roosevelt's 9548.

Senators elected include Mr. Alben Barkley, Democrat leader of the Senate. The first Senate change occurred when the isolationist Republican, Mr. John Danaher (Connecticut) was defeated by the Democrat, Mr. Brian McMahon.